Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 introduced additional duties under the Fire Safety Order for responsible persons of relevant residential buildings in England. They came into force on 23 January 2023.
Reviewed: 20 August 2026
This guidance is general information. The correct fire safety measures depend on the premises, its use, occupants, fire risk assessment and applicable legal duties.
Why introduced
Government states that the regulations implemented the majority of Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 recommendations that required a change in law.
Duties vary by building
The regulations contain duties concerning resident information, fire doors, plans, external wall information, wayfinding and checks of firefighting equipment. Not every duty applies to every building.
Fire doors
Specific routine fire-door checking duties apply in relevant residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres, while resident-information duties apply more widely.
Part of a wider framework
The regulations sit alongside the Fire Safety Order, Fire Safety Act 2021 and section 156 changes.
Frequently asked questions
When did the Regulations take effect?
23 January 2023.
Do they apply to every private house?
No. They concern relevant multi-occupied residential buildings in England, with some duties depending on building height and characteristics.
Sources and further reading
For legal duties and technical standards, use the current primary source and professional advice where required.